Barriers and facilitators to using a clinical decision support tool for the management of osteoarthritis pain in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a qualitative study.

Background: While osteoarthritis is a significant issue within the hemodialysis population and contributes to reduced quality of life, pain related to osteoarthritis is poorly managed by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in hemodialysis settings due to the absence of clinical guidance applicable to this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of HCPs on the barriers and facilitators to using a clinical decision support tool for osteoarthritis pain management in the hemodialysis setting.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted.

Development and Validation of a Treatment Algorithm for Osteoarthritis Pain Management in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Background: Although osteoarthritis is common in the hemodialysis population and leads to poor health outcomes, pain management is challenged by the absence of clinical guidance. A treatment algorithm was developed and validated to aid hemodialysis clinicians in managing osteoarthritis pain.

Objective: The objective was to develop and validate a treatment algorithm for managing osteoarthritis pain in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Patients' experiences of medication management while navigating ongoing care between outpatient services: A qualitative case study of patients on hemodialysis.

Background: Patients on hemodialysis have complex medical diagnoses and medication regimens, requiring access to numerous health services and consultation with various healthcare providers. While interprofessional collaboration can optimize care among hemodialysis patients, these patients commonly experience medication-related problems and frequent hospitalizations resulting from miscommunications and mismanagement of medications.

Objectives: This study aims to capture the lived experiences of patients on hemodialysis to reveal their medication management needs as they navigate ongoing care between various outpatient services.

Association Between Visceral Adipose Tissue and Estradiol with Bone Health among Obese Women with Metabolic Syndrome.

Background And Objective: Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT) which is associated with a higher risk of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) shows adverse effects on bone health. Moreover, MS is associated with high concentrations of serum estradiol (E2), which is essential for bone, as it inhibits bone resorption. This study aimed to investigate the impact of visceral fat and serum E2 levels on bone health markers (vitamin D, C-terminal peptide, Ca and BMD) in obese women with and without MS.

The analgesic efficacy of continuous presternal bupivacaine infusion through a single catheter after cardiac surgery.

Background: Median sternotomy, sternal spreading, and sternal wiring are the main causes of pain during the early recovery phase following cardiac surgery.

Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of continuous presternal bupivacaine infusion through a single catheter after parasternal block following cardiac surgery.

Materials And Methods: The total of 40 patients (American Society of Anesthesiologist status II, III), 45-60 years old, undergoing coronary-artery bypass grafting were enrolled in this prospective, randomized, double-blind study.